News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

Press contact: [email protected]+44 (0)1403 240 170
A wild tiger walking on a forest pathway

Working together to protect India’s tigers

As the partners gather at their annual conservation seminar, we look at some of the fantastic work the Satpuda Landscape Tiger Partnership is doing to support people and save tigers.
A vervet sitting on a branch

Could you win our primate grant?

Born Free’s annual Primate Society of Great Britain Grant, supporting range state nationals working with threatened primates, is now open for applications.
A close-up photo of three dolphins in a pool

Fighting for dolphins: a Tank Free timeline

For 40 years, Born Free has fought to free captive whales and dolphins. We won’t stop until their exploitation stops but, we need your help, explains Sarah Jefferson from our Policy team.
A mother chimpanzee carrying her infant on her back, whilst walking through dense jungle

The ‘stolen’ baby chimp? A fascinating insight into great ape behaviour

Great apes are captivating animals with complex social structures - but researchers are still trying to make sense of a recent case of a baby chimp being 'kidnapped'.
A leopard standing in woodland

23 fun facts about leopards

From carrying prey twice their weight, to free-falling from trees, find out everything you need to know about this most versatile of big cats.
A tiger walking through the forest

Helping farmers, saving tigers

Sustainable farming can play a vital role in protecting tiger habitat and reducing reliance on forest products.
A yellow beehive being used to create a fence to protect crops from elephants

How bees can save elephants – find out more

You might have heard that beehive fences can help local people live in harmony with elephants but, with honey harvests now underway, we dig deeper with our Born Free Kenya team.
A group of men wearing traditional Kenyan dress, dancing outdoors with a blue sky in the background

Celebrating community in Kenya

Born Free has taken part in a vibrant four-day festival, celebrating Meru’s unique culture and glorious wildlife.
A black and white image of a leopard walking through the bush, taken using a camera trap

How cameras can save carnivores

Camera traps are becoming a key tool to support our conservation work in Kenya, as we help local people live in harmony with wild animals – even lions, leopards and hyenas!
A hyena standing in the long grass

Protecting hyenas in Malawi

Born Free is excited to announce our new partnership with Carnivore Research Malawi, helping local people to live alongside hyenas without conflict.